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Funeral and Wake Catering for Heron Quays events
Funeral and wake catering in Heron Quays: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Heron Quays
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Heron Quays is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How our funeral and wake catering works in Heron Quays
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and wakes at home.
Wakes in Heron Quays are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Heron Quays (E14, SE16, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Heron Quays is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wake catering near Heron Quays
Heron Quays is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Wakes in Heron Quays are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at St Peter's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives driving in can use the A1261 to reach Heron Quays.
We serve wakes across E14, SE16 and E22 and the streets around it. Local streets include Tiller Road, Castor Lane and Cassilis Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A1261 close by, Heron Quays is simple for us to get to for your wake. For wakes just outside Heron Quays, we cover Canary Wharf (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile north-east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Poplar Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Tower Hamlets College (under half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile north)
What affects the price in Heron Quays
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in Heron Quays
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We start when you give the word.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Greater London, including Heron Quays
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Heron Quays
Could you trade in Sir John McDougall Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
We are gathering after a service at St Peter's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can the van come to Heron Quays?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Heron Quays. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Perfect for your wake in Heron Quays
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
For family travelling by train, Canary Wharf station serves Heron Quays directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Towns and villages near Heron Quays
What else we do in Heron Quays
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch